Focette beach
43.913° N, 10.209° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Pietrasanta, in the province of Lucca (Tuscany), Focette beach is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Focette beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (239°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 83 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 85 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 83 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 75 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 90 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 70 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 61 | 24°C |
Where is Focette beach
Focette beach is located in the municipality of Pietrasanta, in the province of Lucca, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 43.91296, 10.20862.
As the crow flies: 5.5 km from the centre of Pietrasanta, 25 km from the provincial capital Lucca.
Focette beach is part of: Versilia.
Winds and shelter at Focette beach
With the coast facing southwest (239°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Focette beach
Can you swim at Focette beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Focette beach is 83/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 7 km/h, temperature 21°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Focette beach?
Pietrasanta (LU), Tuscany, 25 km as the crow flies from Lucca.
Which wind is Focette beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Focette beach sandy or rocky?
Focette beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Focette beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).